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Jeddah chamber concludes Global Entrepreneurship Week forum

The forum emerged from the chamber鈥檚 keenness to participate in supporting and motivating more individuals to enter the world of entrepreneurship. (SPA)
The forum emerged from the chamber鈥檚 keenness to participate in supporting and motivating more individuals to enter the world of entrepreneurship. (SPA)
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Updated 22 November 2024

Jeddah chamber concludes Global Entrepreneurship Week forum

Jeddah chamber concludes Global Entrepreneurship Week forum
  • Participants were given the opportunity to establish partnerships and agree contracts with local and international companies

JEDDAH: The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday concluded the Global Entrepreneurship Week forum.

The two-day event held at the chamber鈥檚 headquarters featured the participation of strategic partners such as King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Monshaat, the Social Development Bank, the Entrepreneurship National Committee, and other private entities.

The forum emerged from the chamber鈥檚 keenness to participate in supporting and motivating more individuals to enter the world of entrepreneurship and to spread the innovation culture among local community members.

Participants established their pavilions where they displayed the latest technologies and sustainable solutions reflecting the development of the entrepreneurial sector, one of the most prominent development pillars in the Kingdom.

At the end of the forum, participants were given the opportunity to establish partnerships and agree contracts with local and international companies, the aim being to promote economic growth throughout the Kingdom in line with Saudi Vision 2030.


鈥楩rozen鈥 in concert melts hearts at Ithra

鈥楩rozen鈥 in concert melts hearts at Ithra
Updated 09 July 2025

鈥楩rozen鈥 in concert melts hearts at Ithra

鈥楩rozen鈥 in concert melts hearts at Ithra
  • The film鈥檚 sweeping score was performed concert-style by Armenian State Symphony Orchestra

DHAHRAN: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture was swept into a winter wonderland this week as Disney鈥檚 鈥淔rozen鈥 came to life in a dazzling film-in-concert experience.

The two-day live event at Ithra, which concluded with two performances on July 9, featured a full orchestra performing the film鈥檚 score live on stage while the original movie plays on a screen with dialogue and vocals intact.

The music was played live on stage, resulting in an immersive, multi-sensory experience for audiences of all ages.

A sea of tulle could be seen as young girls in Queen Elsa-inspired ice-blue gowns filled the theater, with long lines forming at a nearby 鈥淔rozen鈥-themed space offering optional printed keepsakes for those who patiently waited.

Arab News spoke with audience member Norah Al-Otaibi and her 5-year-old daughter, Mai, during the 20-minute intermission.

鈥淚t鈥檚 my third time watching it 鈥 the first two times was at home. This is nice but I like watching it at home more because you can turn it on or off whenever you want,鈥 said Mai.

鈥淗ere, you have to wait until the song you want comes on. But I like the music and singing part here more, it鈥檚 better than the regular screening.鈥

Mai, who turns 6 soon, attended the concert screening as an early birthday present.

Al-Otaibi, a fan of the film herself, added: 鈥淚thra gave it a nice vibe. It鈥檚 definitely not just a regular viewing experience, they elevated it.鈥

Returning to the podium was Erik Ochsner, considered one of the leading conductors in the film-with-live-orchestra format. He led 鈥淭he Lion King鈥 in concert at Ithra a few days prior and shared his enthusiasm ahead of the performance.

鈥淧erhaps we鈥檙e going to build a snowman together and you must be ready to let it go,鈥 Ochsner told the crowd, hinting at the ever-popular songs 鈥淟et It Go鈥 and 鈥淒o You Want to Build a Snowman?鈥

鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to be able to share the stage tonight with the wonderful musicians from the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra 鈥 you are so fortunate to have such a beautiful center here, Ithra,鈥 he added.

Ochsner conducted the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra under artistic director and principal conductor Sergey Smbatyan.

At Ithra鈥檚 鈥淔rozen鈥 concert, the audience sang along to the catchy, now classic songs, from the film.

Released in 2013, 鈥淔rozen鈥 was inspired by the 1844 original novel-styled fairytale narrative 鈥淭he Snow Queen,鈥 written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Arendelle, while a fictional Kingdom, is inspired by the real Norwegian town of Arendal.

It tells a heartwarming story of a newly-crowned young Nordic queen, Elsa, with secret ice-making powers who accidentally freezes everything in her path as her fearless sister, Anna, sets out to save her 鈥 and the whole kingdom.


Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 highlights nation鈥檚 culture and artists

Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 highlights nation鈥檚 culture and artists
Updated 09 July 2025

Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 highlights nation鈥檚 culture and artists

Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 highlights nation鈥檚 culture and artists
  • Since opening in April, the studios have hosted more than 115 events

OSAKA: The Kingdom鈥檚 pavilion at Expo 2025 is showcasing contemporary 黑料社区 artworks tailored for a Japanese audience, which is aimed at promoting cultural ties between the two countries.

The artworks are on show within two cultural studios that are also used to host workshops and exhibitions.

Since opening in April, the studios have hosted more than 115 events, including exhibitions and live performances, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

The events in the cultural spaces feature 黑料社区 artists who showcase the Kingdom鈥檚 heritage.

黑料社区鈥檚 pavilion at Expo 2025 is the second-largest after Japan. It has registered more than 1 million visits.

Expo 2025 Osaka began in April and will conclude in October.


黑料社区 to host cultural week in Osaka

黑料社区 to host cultural week in Osaka
Updated 09 July 2025

黑料社区 to host cultural week in Osaka

黑料社区 to host cultural week in Osaka
  • Calligraphy, art and Japanese-Saudi photographic show from July 12-15

OSAKA: The Kingdom鈥檚 Ministry of Culture will host a Saudi Cultural Week in Osaka from July 12 to 15, which will highlight the nation鈥檚 rich heritage and showcase handmade products.

Taking place at the Expo Gallery EAST, the event coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and 黑料社区.

It will feature the Heritage Commission, the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, and the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy.

Additionally, the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives will present a series of photographs highlighting the cultural relations between the two nations.

黑料社区鈥檚 Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will feature more than 700 immersive cultural activities, showcasing the Kingdom鈥檚 innovation and heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

The cultural week is a part of the Kingdom鈥檚 broader initiative to strengthen ties between 黑料社区, Japan and other nations.


Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister amid regional diplomacy push

Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister amid regional diplomacy push
Updated 08 July 2025

Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister amid regional diplomacy push

Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister amid regional diplomacy push
  • Leaders discuss ties and regional stability
  • Prince Mohammed urges dialogue and diplomacy as means of resolving disputes

JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Their meeting came as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries and navigate a turbulent regional landscape.

 

 

During the meeting, Prince Mohammed and Araghchi reviewed the state of Saudi-Iranian relations and exchanged views on recent developments across the region.

The crown prince underscored the Kingdom鈥檚 hope that the current ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel would help lay the groundwork for enhanced regional security and stability.

Reaffirming 黑料社区鈥檚 longstanding support for diplomatic solutions, the crown prince stressed the importance of dialogue in resolving regional disputes and reducing tensions.

For his part, Araghchi expressed gratitude for the Kingdom鈥檚 stance in condemning Israeli aggression, and praised Prince Mohammed鈥檚 personal commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East.

The meeting was attended by several senior Saudi officials, including Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, and National Security Advisor Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban.

Earlier in the day, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Iranian counterpart in Makkah, where the two officials also discussed bilateral relations and explored ways to foster regional cooperation.

Their talks focused on the evolving situation in the region and mutual efforts to safeguard security and stability.


Cabinet commends HRC adoption of resolution to protect children in cyberspace

黑料社区鈥檚 Cabinet held a session on Tuesday. (SPA)
黑料社区鈥檚 Cabinet held a session on Tuesday. (SPA)
Updated 08 July 2025

Cabinet commends HRC adoption of resolution to protect children in cyberspace

黑料社区鈥檚 Cabinet held a session on Tuesday. (SPA)
  • Crown prince briefed the Cabinet on the contents of his discussions with Indonesian president and phone call he received from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

RIYADH: The Cabinet commended on Tuesday the Human Rights Council鈥檚 unanimous adoption of a resolution submitted by the Kingdom to protect children in cyberspace.

The resolution, submitted by 黑料社区, aims to protect children in cyberspace and is rooted in the global initiative 鈥淐hild Protection in Cyberspace鈥 launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in October 2024.

The Cabinet said that 黑料社区 maintaining its position as the top-ranked country in global cybersecurity according to this year鈥檚 edition of the International Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Yearbook adds to a series of achievements made by this sector in record time.

Saudi Minister of State and Cabinet member Issam bin Saad bin Saeed said the Kingdom鈥檚 first-place ranking globally in the ICT Development Index 2025 issued by the International Telecommunication Union is a confirmation of the strength of the its digital infrastructure.

It was also testament to the attractiveness of its investment environment and the development of the local digital economy, which has reached SR 495 billion ($132 billion) in size, he added.

The Cabinet also discussed the Kingdom鈥檚 efforts and contributions at the international level to support multilateral action and enhance global economic growth rates, including continued cooperation with OPEC+ producers to maintain stability in oil markets.

The crown prince also briefed the Cabinet on the contents of his discussions with the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto and a phone call he received from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.